Holzer offers free Diabetic Self-Management Education Classes

Throughout 2025, Holzer Health System will continue to offer free Diabetes Self-Management Education classes. Lisa Mulholand, RN, Diabetic Educator at Holzer, leads this program and continues Holzer’s impeccable trend of raising awareness for diabetes and treatment measures.

Mulholand talks about this important program, saying, “Many secondary problems caused by diabetes can be avoided with small changes and lifestyle choices. Classes are offered free of charge and instructed by medical professionals who provide tips regarding diets, medications, and treatments for diabetes. This information helps people make the best choices for their respective lifestyles. Also, individuals with pre-diabetes are provided with vital information that helps delay a Diabetes diagnosis. As always, knowledge is power.”

Mulholand discusses Holzer’s helpfulness regarding diabetic issues, saying, “Holzer has always been proud to offer proper medical assistance for both the public and employees. These Diabetes Self-Management classes have been going for 20 years and have helped countless people. We look forward to continuing to offer these classes in the years to come. Holzer employees also have the option of joining the Holzer Employee Diabetic Program, designed for employees and dependents on the health system’s insurance policy. These individuals are partnered with a clinical pharmacist to optimize medication use.”

Diabetes Self-Management classes are available in Gallipolis, Athens, Pomeroy, and Jackson, Ohio, and are for anyone who has diabetes, or provides care for someone who has diabetes. Classes are divided into three sessions, each taught by a specialist in that area. Session one is taught by a nurse diabetic educator and is based on diabetic self-care and management/complication. Session two, taught by a registered dietician, teaches individualized diet plans and carbohydrate counting. Session three, taught by a pharmacist, is based on physical activity and pharmaceutical information.

Individuals can sign-up and register by either scanning the QR code below or by calling 740-446-5971. Schedules can be found online at www.holzer.org.